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AI Legal Sanction Case Database

The AI Legal Sanction Case Database is the authoritative, continuously-updated, free index of publicly reported cases where a US or foreign court sanctioned, warned, or issued an order to show cause over AI-hallucinated citations in a legal filing. According to Citation Safe’s public sanctions database, courts have addressed AI-citation problems in 1000 reported cases tracked here as of today, spanning 2023–2026. New cases are ingested daily.

Cases tracked
1,902
Courts covered
396
Cases with a reported penalty
349
USD-denominated penalties
$1,290,986
across 191 USD cases — other currencies not converted

This is the structured dataset: every row here is a live, queryable record — sortable and filterable by jurisdiction, AI tool, judge, and year, with results pulled fresh on every request. Download the full dataset as CSV. For curated write-ups of the highest-profile entries — case background, why each sanction happened, what to take from it — see the AI Hallucination Sanctions Tracker, our editorial companion to this database.

60 cases match these filters · page 1 of 2

CaseCourtJurisdictionJudgeDecidedAI toolOutcomePenaltySource
Lodhia v Twelve TreesKing's BenchUK2026-07-24UnidentifiedCosts Order; 3-year General Civil Restraint Order; Bar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Immigration CaseFirst-Tier Immigration TribunalUK2026-07-14None reportedSource (theguardian.com)
Tobosaru v Romania; Tofan v RomaniaHigh CourtUK2026-07-08UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Re an Office-Holder; Cork v SmithChanceryUK2026-05-22UnidentifiedPublic admonishment; SRA ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Golden Sphinx Limited v ItkinRoyal Court (Jersey)UK2026-05-18ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
World Kuk Sool Association, Inc v Alex PaulIPOUK2026-05-13ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Omar Rafique v The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and CustomsUKFTT (Tax Chamber)UK2026-05-06ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Tuyunuklu v Akmal [2026] UKUT 174 (LC)UKUT (Lands Chamber)UK2026-05-05ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mrs Sabrena Rodney v Gee'z Micro Bar & Pitstop & OthersCounty Court at DudleyUK2026-04-23UnidentifiedSRA ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
David Jeffs v London Borough of LewishamFirst-tier TribunalUK2026-03-16UnidentifiedCost-related relief refused in part because of AI misuseNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kamal v Tax Policy AssociatesHigh CourtUK2026-03-11ImpliedPartial strike-out, summary judgment for the defendantsNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Re A, B, C, D (Extension of assessment; Use of AI: hallucinations)Family Court BournemouthUK2026-03-05UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Brightwaters Energy Limited v Eroton Exploration and Production Company LimitedHigh CourtUK2026-02-17UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
PSAHSC v. TchampetHigh CourtUK2026-01-30Microsoft Co-PilotWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Folarin v. The Immigration Services CommissionnerFirst-tier TribunalUK2026-01-29ChatGPTNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Your Home Partners v. KellichanSheriffdom of TaysideUK2026-01-19UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Robert Huish v The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and CustomsFirst-tier TribunalUK2026-01-16UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Ms F Green v Imprint Creative Print Solutions LimitedEmployment Tribunal (Leeds)UK2026-01-12UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Elden v HMRCFirst-tier TribunalUK2026-01-08UnidentifiedOrder to include statements of truth about AI useNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
M Peiu v Hywel Dda University Local Health BoardEmployment Tribunal (Swansea)UK2025-12-30ChatGPTNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mr T De Carvalho Ferreira v Magic Life Limited & OrsEmployment Tribunals (Reading)UK2025-12-12UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mr J Harrison v Mr D May t/a Leeds Gymnastics AcademyEmployment Tribunals (Leeds)UK2025-12-10ChatGPTTribunal awarded claimant a preparation time order of £2,178; payment stayed pending outcome of EAT appeal.2178 GBPCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
D (A Child) (Recusal)Court of AppealUK2025-12-09UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
S. Peggie v. Fife Health & Dr. B. UptonEmployment Tribunal (Scotland)UK2025-12-08ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Onyinye Udokporo v Enrich InternationalIPOUK2025-12-05UnidentifiedNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
Taiwo v Homelets of Bath LimitedHigh CourtUK2025-12-03ImpliedAdverse Costs Order1Case summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Oxford Hotel Investments Ltd v Great Yarmouth Borough CouncilUpper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)UK2025-11-24UnidentifiedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Mark Jennings v NatWest Group PLCSheriff Appeal CourtUK2025-11-21ChatGPTNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
133 Blackstock Road v Assethold LimitedFirst-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)UK2025-11-17ImpliedShow Cause1Source (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
UK and R (Munir) v Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentUpper TribunalUK2025-11-17ImpliedBar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Choksi v IPSHigh CourtUK2025-11-04Google AI OverviewNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
OscarTech UK Ltd v ORTHOFIX S.r.l.UK IPOUK2025-10-30UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Victoria Place Flats RTM Company Ltd & ors v Assethold LimitedFirst-tier TribunalUK2025-10-23ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Re Sriram (aka Roy)High CourtUK2025-10-22ImpliedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Chi Keung Lee & others v Blackpool B&B LimitedFirst-tier TribunalUK2025-10-17UnidentifiedMonetary Sanction227 GBPCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Gloriose Ndaryiyumvire v Birmingham City UniversityCounty Court (Birmingham)UK2025-10-14LEAP legal softwareWasted costs order; Bar ReferralNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Hassan v ABC International BankEmployment TribunalsUK2025-10-13UnidentifiedCosts Order5881 GBPSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
Mr M Peters v Driver and Vehicle Standards AgencyEmployment Tribunals (Cambridge)UK2025-10-09UnidentifiedNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
AK v Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentUpper TribunalUK2025-10-06ChatGPTShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Warwick Econometrics Ltd v The University of WarwickIPOUK2025-10-03ImpliedNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
ANPV & SAPV v Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentUpper TribunalUK2025-09-29Microsoft CopilotShow Cause OrderNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Kuzniar v General Dental CouncilEmployment TribunalUK2025-08-15ChatGPTTribunal declined to award costsNone reportedSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
Holloway v BecklesFirst-tier TribunalUK2025-08-12UnidentifiedCosts Order750 GBPCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
MS (Bangladesh)Immigration and Asylum ChamberUK2025-08-12ChatGPTReferred to the Bar Standards Board for investigationNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
The Father v The MotherHigh CourtUK2025-07-30ImpliedCosts awarded against the Father (partly for relying on faked cases).5900 GBPSource (naturalandartificiallaw.com)
Chanda v Royal Mail Group LtdEmployment TribunalUK2025-07-28ImpliedRefusal of strike-out application with finding of unreasonable conductNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
HMRC v. GunnarsonUpper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber)UK2025-07-23UnidentifiedWarningNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
PS v London Borough of WandsworthUpper TribunalUK2025-07-14ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Various Leaseholders v Assethold LimitedProperty ChamberUK2025-07-07ImpliedNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
Pro Health Solutions Ltd v ProHealth IncIntellectual Property OfficeUK2025-06-20ChatGPTWarning; No costs awarded for the appeal since both sides seemingly erredNone reportedCase summary (Charlotin AI Hallucination Cases DB)
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This database aggregates publicly reported court sanctions and orders over AI-hallucinated citations. It is informational only, not legal advice, and not a complete record of every such case nationwide — see our free citation checker to verify your own filings before this happens to you.